Rongoā

Native New Zealand plants such as kūmarahou (left) and kawakawa (right) are used as herbal medicine in rongoā Māori.

Rongoā (or rongoā Māori) refers to the traditional medicinal practices developed among the Māori in New Zealand. It encompasses herbal medicine, physical therapies, and spiritual practices rooted in Māori traditions and passed down through generations. Rongoā was one of the Māori cultural practices targeted by the suppression in the early part of the 20th century. The use of rongoā has seen a recent revival, with its recognition and integration into public healthcare systems.

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